Kitchen/dining area, fireplace, study all share a small area. Goal was to make the kitchen compact yet fully functional, and integrate well into the other areas. Custom lacquered cabinetry with no hardware to maximize spaciousness. Caesarstone tops for durability, Appliances: Liebherr fridge, Bertazzoni stove, Miele dishwasher

Kitchen view showing partial fireplace area

Close-up view of cabinetry, no hardware used to enhance space. Under the counter lighting shown

Integrated cutout for microwave, cut to accept wide variety of models. Lower photo is top of dishwasher with custom handle on panel matching the cabinets

Downward view of extra deep/wide stainless steel kitchen sink bordered by high 3-3/4" Caesarstone top. Sink, hardware (faucet, soap dispenser, spray) from AF NY

Views of Miele ported pull-out exhaust fan. When closed it lies flush against cabinetry. Pulls out for automatic activation and engages dual lights, the typical problem of high cutout for exhaust is avoided. From Krups NY

Photo left: Rear wall of kitchen pre-cabinet installation. Shown is Miele exhaust fan being fitted. Very tight area (fitting tolerances were less than 3/4"). Photo right: Early demo of non-working chimney, flue and brick-face was severely damaged and completely removed

View of shared kitchen and dining area, fully restored chimney, fireplace and brickwork. Solavanti ribbon track lighting

Before pic: standard NY kitchen with low-quality cabinetry/appliances supplied by condominium

Finished kitchen with custom cabinetry with wine storage, granite tops, twin recessed mini downlights from Regency Architectural Lighting

Installation process starts, kitchen's south / north walls are shown

Kitchen view from dining area. Goal was to integrate kitchen, dining, and living areas

Before photo of kitchen, view from dining area. Client wanted to save basic structure but renovate it to look fresh. Basic structure was rebuilt, and narrow overhanging top was removed

After photo, kitchen view from dining area. Granite top installed in opening of permanent island and radiator. Kitchen painted to match 3-tone paint scheme used throughout the apartment, this enhanced spacial perception

Existing and pre-construction of living, dining room. Typical white walls, ceiling, parquet floor

After photo of dining/living room. All sills covered in black granite. Black mesh solar shades block out extreme sunlight on 40th floor, Dining table expands to seat 6, custom built cove lighting provides indirect lighting, ribbon track lighting, from Regency Architectural Lighting

View of dining area shows additional downlighting solution proposed in initial plan